Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data by Charles Wheelan (English)

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Naked Statistics by Charles Wheelan A New York Times bestseller "Brilliant, funny…the best math teacher you never had." —San Francisco Chronicle FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Once considered tedious, the field of statistics is rapidly evolving into a discipline Hal Varian, chief economist at Google, has actually called "sexy." From batting averages and political polls to game shows and medical research, the real-world application of statistics continues to grow by leaps and bounds. How can we catch schools that cheat on standardized tests? How does Netflix know which movies youll like? What is causing the rising incidence of autism? As best-selling author Charles Wheelan shows us in Naked Statistics, the right data and a few well-chosen statistical tools can help us answer these questions and more. For those who slept through Stats 101, this book is a lifesaver. Wheelan strips away the arcane and technical details and focuses on the underlying intuition that drives statistical analysis. He clarifies key concepts such as inference, correlation, and regression analysis, reveals how biased or careless parties can manipulate or misrepresent data, and shows us how brilliant and creative researchers are exploiting the valuable data from natural experiments to tackle thorny questions. And in Wheelans trademark style, theres not a dull page in sight. Youll encounter clever Schlitz Beer marketers leveraging basic probability, an International Sausage Festival illuminating the tenets of the central limit theorem, and a head-scratching choice from the famous game show Lets Make a Deal—and youll come away with insights each time. With the wit, accessibility, and sheer fun that turned Naked Economics into a bestseller, Wheelan defies the odds yet again by bringing another essential, formerly unglamorous discipline to life. Notes Wheelan strips away arcane and technical details to reveal the power and underlying tuition at the core of statistics. Sparkling and intensely readable New York Times Author Biography Charles Wheelan is the author of the best-selling Naked Statistics and Naked Economics and is a former correspondent for the Economist. He teaches public policy at Dartmouth College and lives in Hanover, New Hampshire, with his family. Review "Sparkling and intensely readable…A riff on basic statistics that is neither textbook nor essay but a happy amalgam of the two." -- New York Times"Naked Statistics is an apt title. Charles Wheelan strips away the superfluous outer garments and exposes the underlying beauty of the subject in a way that everyone can appreciate." -- Hal Varian, chief economist at Google"[Wheelan] does something unique here: he makes statistics interesting and fun. His book strips the subject of its complexity to expose the sexy stuff underneath." -- The Economist"Almost anyone interested in sports, politics, business, and the myriad of other areas in which statistics rule the roost today will benefit from this highly readable, on target, and important book." -- Frank Newport, Gallup editor-in-chief"A fun, engaging book that shows why statistics is a vital tool for anyone who wants to understand the modern world." -- Jacob J. Goldstein, NPRs Planet Money"Two phrases you dont often see together: statistics primer and rollicking good time. Until Charlie Wheelan got to it, that is. This book explains the way statistical ideas can help you understand much of everyday life." -- Austan Goolsbee, professor of economics at the University of Chicago and former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers"A well written, surprisingly funny, and enthusiastic primer on statistics…It is hard to imagine a more accessible introduction to a field with an undeserved reputation for inaccessibility." -- New Republic"With humor and an engaging conversational style, [Wheelan] walks the reader through the basics of statistical concepts and their applications, using real-world examples to illustrate how statistics work and why they matter. All in all, its an excellent book." -- Science News"Naked Statistics is the book that I wish I had in 1991, the year that I took stats during my first semester at grad school…Wheelan is a master of explaining the core concepts and methods of statistics in a way that is both accessible and relevant. He is clearly a master teacher, and his gifts are in abundant display in Naked Statistics." -- Inside Higher Ed Review Text "While a great measure of the books appeal comes from Mr. Wheelans fluent style--a natural comedian, he is truly the Dave Barry of the coin toss set--the rest comes from his multiple real world examples illustrating exactly why even the most reluctant mathophobe is well advised to achieve a personal understanding of the statistical underpinnings of life." Review Quote "With humor and an engaging conversational style, [Wheelan] walks the reader through the basics of statistical concepts and their applications, using real-world examples to illustrate how statistics work and why they matter. All in all, its an excellent book." Details ISBN039334777X Author Charles Wheelan Short Title NAKED STATISTICS Language English ISBN-10 039334777X ISBN-13 9780393347777 Media Book Format Paperback Affiliation University of Chicago Year 2014 Subtitle Stripping the Dread from the Data Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations figures Edition 1st UK Release Date 2014-02-18 NZ Release Date 2014-02-18 US Release Date 2014-02-18 Pages 304 Publisher WW Norton & Co Publication Date 2014-02-18 Imprint WW Norton & Co Alternative 9780393071955 DEWEY 330.015195 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2014-02-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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